Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

30/100 · earnings-weighted

Northwest Indian College

4-Year Public Tribal College

📍 Bellingham, Washington 98226

🌐 www.nwic.edu/

Northwest Indian College — tuition $3,564

Northwest Indian College campus, Bellingham, WA. Photo: Cody Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 27%

Outcomes

49/100

Affordability

B+

80/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

C+

61/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

696

Total Enrollment

27%

Graduation Rate

53%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,875

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Northwest Indian College ▼

23% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$654,436

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,038

1-Year Change

+2.6%

See full rental market data for 98226 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northwest Indian College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,447

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$29,768

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

18.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

52.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 26th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northwest Indian College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$25,182	$58,804	-14%	#839 of 1176	#1040	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Northwest Indian College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $654,436
Avg rent near campus: $2,038/mo — vs ~$300/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98295 (2.7% cap, Sumas)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,564	$3,564
Room	$2,700
Board	$2,850
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$13,963	$13,963

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

61%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$9,875

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$8,082
$30,001 - $48,000	$3,289
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,544

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 75 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 31 grads/yr Human Services, General 30 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 9 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 9 grads/yr Environmental Science 7 grads/yr American Indian/Native American Studies 6 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6 grads/yr Behavioral Aspects of Health 4 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 4 grads/yr Public Administration 2 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northwest Indian College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

696

Total Students

74%

Women

26%

Traditional Age (18-24)

23%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 2%

Hispanic 10%

Asian 1%

Two or More 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 28%

Off-Campus (Renters) 23%

With Family 49%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~161 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 17%

Hybrid (Some Online) 42%

Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 26%

25-64 (Adult) 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Indian College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Northwest Indian College?

Tuition at Northwest Indian College is $3,564 for in-state students and $3,564 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,875.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest Indian College?

The graduation rate at Northwest Indian College is 27%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Northwest Indian College a good school?

Northwest Indian College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Northwest Indian College?

Northwest Indian College has a total enrollment of 696 students.

Is there rental demand near Northwest Indian College?

Yes! Approximately 23% of students at Northwest Indian College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 161 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Bellingham area.

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